The Cleveland Browns’ disappointing drop-off campaign is one game away from officially being over with.
Since their Week 18 meeting with the playoff-bound Baltimore Ravens is completely meaningless, the Browns are pulling several offensive cornerstones from the lineup because of lingering injuries.
Tight end David Njoku and running backs Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong Jr. have all been placed on Injured Reserve according to NFL insider Adam Schefter.
“Browns placed RB Jerome Ford, TE David Njoku and RB Pierre Strong Jr. on injured reserve,” Schefter said on X.
Browns placed RB Jerome Ford, TE David Njoku and RB Pierre Strong Jr. on injured reserve.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
January 3, 2025
This news comes several days after having placed wide receiver Cedric Tillman on Injured Reserve. On defense, they have also ruled out defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson with a knee injury for Sunday.
To compensate for the active roster subtractions, the Browns have signed wide receiver Kaden Davis, defensive tackle Michael Dwumfour and safety Christopher Edmonds off the practice squad.
BALTIMORE, MD – NOVEMBER 12: David Njoku #85, Cedric Tillman #19, and Jerome Ford #34 of the Cleveland Browns line up against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on November…
BALTIMORE, MD – NOVEMBER 12: David Njoku #85, Cedric Tillman #19, and Jerome Ford #34 of the Cleveland Browns line up against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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